Yu-Gi-Oh! GO RUSH!! - Episode 026
 Valvelgear reacts to Yudias' desire to win. | |||||||||
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| Series | Yu-Gi-Oh! GO RUSH!! | ||||||||
| Number | 26 | ||||||||
| Season | 1 | ||||||||
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| Japanese ED | "One Way" | ||||||||
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| Japanese | September 25, 2022 | ||||||||
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| Yu-Gi-Oh! GO RUSH!! episodes (season 1) | |||||||||
| Previous | "UTS Under Attack" | ||||||||
| Next | "It's Tough Making an Anime" | ||||||||
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| Featured card | "Galactica Xiphos" | ||||||||
"Fly! Rush Duel" is the twenty-sixth episode of the Yu-Gi-Oh! GO RUSH!! anime. It first aired in Japan on September 25, 2022.
Rovian drives Yudias into a corner with her Equip Spells. However, Yudias is still determined to beat Rovian, even though the odds are stacked against him. As Yudias starts enjoying the Duel, a miracle occurs in Mutsuba Town!
Summary
Under the UTS office, London Kirishima comments that of course it would be Yuamu to catch him and Netsuzo sneaking in, and Yuamu observes that once Rovian learned of the Space Treasure she must have realized it would require a considerable amount of energy to excavate, envisioning Rovian cutting her way through the ceiling of the Alien Residential Area and struggling under the abnormal gravity, which Yuamu deduces Rovian managed to use as an energy source. As Rovian is shown using a Rush Battler to enable Menjaburo to move while London and Yuna look on, Yuamu adds that Rovian had the aliens in the Residential Area Rush Duel to collect that energy under the guise of "Duel Power". Then once they had enough and had tracked down the Space Treasure, London used UTS to steal the treasure from Rovian. London asks if they're calling him a thief and Naval Number 81 confirms they are, apologizing for being late, while Netsuzo is shocked to see the Informant. London lightly comments they can't escape, much to Netsuzo's dismay, but then London tells Yuamu her thinking was a little off as he steps towards the Space Treasure and circle of golden light appears beneath him, causing a slot to open in the Space Treasure that he pours dozens of Rush Battlers into, and the golden lines on the Space Treasure light up, much to Yuamu's shock.
Above them Yuhi asks what "the Great King of Terror" is supposed to be, and Yuna snootily claims it doesn't concern them, but Rovian strums her Duel Guitar and points out it will soon be something everyone knows, oh they will know, know, know. Yuhi is confused by the rhyme and both Manabu and Manya aren't impressed (though naturally Yuna squees over the poem) but as Yudias stares at the two Monster Zones of Valvelgear Rovian declares her turn and "Do, for draws" five cards. Her hand now containing "Midnight Ferocious Thief", "Sacred Arms - Strabishop", "Heavy Arms - Double Nexcalibur", "Heel Healer", and "Bandijo of the Battle Ballad", Rovian Tributes "Taiban Bluemai", though her odd pronunciation of "Tribute" (saying "re, for Release") needs to be explained by Manabu and Manya to Yudias. Declaring "Mi, for mistake not", Rovian Tribute Summons "Heel Heeler", but gets hung up on what to stand for "Fa", before giving up and returning a Spell Card from her Graveyard to her Deck to activate the effect of "Heel Heeler". Yuhi collapses and tells Rovian not to give up their, so Yuna claims "Fa" is for Rovian putting up a good fight as Menjaburo and the three Venus sisters cheer her on. Returning "Flame Arms - Fretberge" to her Deck, Rovian gains 1000 LP, rising to 2700 LP, before Tributing "Heel Heeler" and "Bluegrass Stealer" to Tribute Summon, and Yudias grits his teeth as Rovian chants "Fight and steal victory. Stir heartstrings then plunder them. Be free as the blazing whirlwinds! Resound, Bandijo of the Battle Ballad!" Yuna cheers that it's Rovian's ace and Rovian pays 1000 LP to activate the effect of "Bandijo", falling to 1700 LP again as Yuhi braces himself and Rovian adds a Level 2 or lower Psychic Type Normal Monster from her Graveyard to her hand ("Robbarim") and then increasing the ATK of "Bandijo" by 300 for each card in their hands until the end of the turn. With four in Rovian's hand and none in Yudias', "Bandijo" gains 1200 ATK, rising to 3700 ATK, Bochi yelping the value in shock as Manya gasps, and Yuna adds that Rovian isn't done yet.
Sure enough, Rovian sends "Robbarim" from her hand to the Graveyard and holds up "Heavy Arms - Double Nexcalibur" as she chants "O barbaric minstrel in search of freedom! Now in the name of Rovian Kirishima, we'll bestow a new power upon Bandijo! Equip Spell: Heavy Arms - Double Nexcalibur!" As "Bandijo" switches out her guitar for the double-handled blade, Yudias grunts and Rovian explains that "Double Nexcalibur" allows "Bandijo" to attack twice per turn, Yuhi gasping that it's that card again. But Rovian holds up another and Manya realizes in shock what it is as Yuna confirms that it's another Equip Spell. Rovian chants "O minstrel with a weapon gained from freedom! I bestow upon Bandijo a new, sacred shield! Equip Spell: Sacred Arms - Stabishop!" A large guitar-shaped shield appears next to "Bandijo" and Manabu and Yuhi gasp that Rovian has two Equip Spells on the same monster, as Rovian explains that the effect of "Sacred Arms - Stabishop" increases the ATK of "Banidjo" by 100 and its DEF by 1500, to 3800 and 3000 respectively. Manya is shocked that Rovian increased her DEF as well, and Yudias grits his teeth as Rovian Sets a card and declares battle, attacking the 900 ATK "Asteroeva" with "Bandijo". Manabu gasps that it won't matter if Rovian can only attack once when the first attack will defeat Yudias.
But Yudias continues Rovian's poem, declaring "La, for I do not lack a Trap!" and he activates "Strange Attractor" as Rovian flinches in shock, Yudias explaining that he can activate it when Rovian attacks a Level 4 or lower Galaxy monster, changing "Asteroeva" to Defense Position and destroying the attacking monster. Yuhi and Manya cheer the move as energy surrounds the closed "Asteroeva" and spreads to "Bandijo", but Rovian declares "Ti, for not this time", much to Yudias' shock. She explains that the effect of "Sacred Arms - Stabishop" prevents the equipped "Bandijo" from being destroyed by Trap Cards and Yudias gasps as the energy shatters around "Bandijo" and it pierces "Asteroeva" with "Double Nexcalibur", destroying it and lowering the ATK of "Vanishing Heliacal Riser" back to 2400 as Yuhi gasps in shock. Strumming her Duel Guitar, Rovian reminds them that "Bandijo" can attack twice due to "Double Nexcalibur" and orders it to attack "Vanishing Heliacal Riser" with "Burning Bandit War Cry", "Bandijo" twirling repeatedly and slashing "Vanishing Heliacal Riser" into colored shards as Yudias gasps the 1400 damage, falling to 600 LP. His friends gasp in shock and Rovian declares "Do, for she will do a turn end", returning the ATK of "Bandijo" to 2600 as Yudias grits his teeth.
Under the office, Yuamu beholds the golden light surrounding London and the Space Treasure and asks if the Space Treasure is doing this. London reaches in to touch it, and the surface glows with a blue light and allows him and Netsuzo to pass inside as he bids Yuamu farewell, much to her and Naval Number 81's shock.
Yudias notes that it's difficult to cross blades with Rovian due to her powerful Equip Spells and Yuna claims that Yudias' skills are no match for her master Rovian. Mr. Tazaki and Ms. Purisaki worry this could be the moment they lose their company, but Yuhi insists the Duel isn't over yet and asks if Yudias agrees, but Yudias doesn't respond.
Then a massive crash begins to shake the earth and as everyone asks what's happening, Tazaki notices the buildings rising around them - but everyone is sinking as the yard between the buildings sinks on a hydraulic plate and moves under the ground above it to make room for a massive rectangular passage, and the Space Treasure rises from it - a green spaceship marked with gold. Yuhi doesn't recognize it, but Yuna does, protesting this was what Rovian was supposed to be after before recognizing London and Netsuzo in the cockpit. Bochi and Manya recognize London as he waves, catching Yuhi and Manabu's attention, and Nyandestar runs off as Manabu calls after her. Rovian admits she knew London was sneaking behind her back but warns him that he's really done it now as the shadow of the Space Treasure rises above them, and Nyandestar leaps onto the ground, then toward the Space Treasure, only to miss and plummet to the ground, though fortunately Manabu catches her. As he asks if she's all right, Nyandestar looks up at the retreating ship and Yuna seethes over Netsuzo Shinjitsu betraying them as well while the ground returns to normal, screaming that she's angrier than the 14th or 13th dimension.
Tazaki meanwhile has spotted something and alerts Yuhi, who looks through binoculars to see Yuamu clinging to the back deck of the space treasure, Yudias screaming her name as Yuhi blanches in shock at the sight of his twin. Abord the Space Treasure, London comments that it's moving pretty slowly before Netsuzo notices something going off in the ship and London realizes it's the back door. Navel Number 81, caught in the crack of the door, asks Yuamu if she's okay and she reassures the skyfish that she is, before London contacts them over a loudspeaker and berates them for their recklessness. Yuamu protests it's not her fault she missed her chance to get off and Netsuzo asks London what to do, prompting London to start thinking. Yuamu asks if this spaceship is the Space Treasure and Navel Number 81 is proud that Yuamu noticed, Yuamu smiling that of course she did.
In the MIK headquarters, Ranran is shocked that a spaceship took off from Mutsuba Town, while at EX6, Kawai explains to Asaka that some aliens left a spaceship here long ago and this must be it. Ranran wonders if this was Rovian's true goal, noting that now they have this and an unidentified object approaching Earth from outside the solar system and wondering what will happen.
Yudias tells his 8.88 million countrymen that they need to rescue Yuamu, but the Velgearians just say "Jo jon vi du" sadly. Tazaki calls Yudias' name and Yudias explains Valvelgear is too damaged to fly far to the adults' horror. But Yuhi tells Yudias to continue the Duel, despite Manya's protests and Manabu states this isn't the time to be Rush Dueling, though Yuhi insists this is what Yuamu is saying, much to everyone's surprise. Yudias realizes he's seen this before, when Yuamu conveyed Yuhi's words to him during his Rush Duel with Zuwijo and now Yuhi is doing the same for her. Nyandestar asks what this means and Yuhi admits he isn't sure but Yuamu is never wrong in such situations. Yudias nods and tells Yuhi he understands, and they exchange grins before turning to Rovian, who smiles back. Yudias declares "Zabeli du gilai Velgeard" and that the road he must follow lies beyond this battle, while Yuhi zips off on his Hoverboard over a fence and tells Yudias to leave Yuamu to him as the adults gasp in shock. Aboard the Space Treasure, Yuamu declares Yudias has to continue the Duel and cast aside his doubts or he'll never defeat Rovian, urging him to put aside his worries and give it his all. Both twins tell Yudias to fight on, and Yudias replies "UTS!" in affirmation.
He declares his turn and a Velgear Draw, drawing "Giant Bulge", "Galactica Oblivion", two "Crack Neutrons", and "Galactica Jamias Vu". Summoning "Galactica Jamais Vu", Yudias returns two Spell Cards from his Graveyard to his Deck to activate its effect - "Galactica Xiphos" and "Greatest Galactica" - and draw a card. He draws "Galactica Xiphos" again and Rovian reacts at the sight of the Equip Spell. Yudias Summons "Crack Neutron" and then Tributes it and "Galactica Jamais Vu" to Tribute Summon, much to the joy of his friends, chanting "As the ship of memories revolves around the cosmic skies of oblivion, the stars and planets swirling through the heavens call upon the name hidden in their chests! Take flight! Galactica Oblivion!"
As "Galactica Oblivion" settles next to Yudias, he admits to Rovian that he has to correct his claim he harbored no motive to win the Duel, and Yuna angrily asks what this is about. Yudias reminds Rovian that she told Yuhi and Yuamu they had made Duels cry and he insists they were not Dueling for personal gain or calculated plans. He admits that Yuamu may seem greedy and motivated by money, but that is not the case given she tries her best for UTS and the people working there, while Yuhi may seem motivated by his aspirations for promotion, but that is not the case given his attempts to rescue his sister more capable than he is. As Yuna leans in behind Rovian skeptically, Yudias declares he shall have Rovian's full apologies for scorning their earnest efforts after he's won. The adults are touched by Yudias's declaration and Yudias Summons his second "Crack Neutron", then holds up "Galactica Xiphos" once again and activates, it, chanting "Long, long ago, at the edge of a galaxy far, far away... A blade was born from the brilliance of the stars. Now, in the name of Yudias Velgear, grant a new power unto Oblivion! Equip Spell! Galactica Xiphos!" "Galactica Oblivion" takes up the blade on its left arm, as the effect of "Galactica Xiphos" increases its ATK by 300 for each Normal Monster on the field, to 3100 ATK since Yudias controls two ("Crack Neutron" and "Galactica Oblivion" itself). The Venus sisters all yelp as Yudias adds that the effect of "Galactica Xiphos" also increases the ATK of the equipped monster a further 1000 if it is "Galactica Oblivion", bringing it to 4100 ATK. Manabu declares this to be the true power of "Galactica Xiphos" as Manya clasps her hands in adoration and Nyandestar cheers that Yudias can do it.
Yuna is worried, but Rovian slowly declares that Yudias is wrong as red mist surrounds her and her hair and eyes turn red. Yudias gasps at the sight as energy begins radiating from Rovian and Yuna cries that it's Rovian's Patience Limit Mode, but stronger than she's ever seen it. Rovian unleashes a riff on her Duel Guitar, insisting Yudias is the one who doesn't get it, and since he activated a Spell Card, she activates the Trap Card "Midnight Ferocious Thief", increasing the DEF of a Psychic Type monster she controls by 1200. "Bandijo" rises to 4200 DEF and Rovian adds that Yudias will be unable to attack "Bandijo" this turn unless he controls a monster with higher ATK than the DEF of "Bandijo". Yudias gasps in shock and Rovian asks how this is for him, adding that she's already pointed out how much she hates those who Duel with ulterior motives and declaring she shall banish those with wicked eyes and hearts, unless she is the one in the wrong for expecting more from Yudias. She tells the shaken Yudias to say something and blasts crimson energy at him.
In their base, Mitsuko watches the Space Treasure leave and whispers Zuwijo's name, but Zuwijo smiles and tells her to wait for it. As Yudias faces down Rovian, Bochi wonders if this is all Yudias can do and Manabu asks if this is the end as Manya gasps that it can't be. Yudias looks at Valvelgear on his wrist, wondering if he'll lose. He's continued fighting because he believed a new Velgeard lay beyond this Duel, but is failed to defeat Rovian and save Yuamu really all he amounts to? Rovian declares that Yudias' mind is still full of useless thoughts and asks him what he hopes to achieve with this Rush Duel, snapping that she's asking what he wants. Yudias grits his teeth and declares that he wants to win, shouting that with every fiber of his being he will absolutely win this Duel as he remembers the times he has spent on Earth.
Blue energy begins to radiate from Valvelgear and equipment activates and lights up as Rovian and Yuna look around in shock. Blue lines traces an outline around Mutsuba Town on Mitsuko's monitor and as she gasps in shock Zuwijo declares that he's certain thanks to Mitsuko's reconnaissance of something. Yudias holds up the glowing Valvelgear and orders his 8.88 million countrymen onwards and then everyone's Duel Disks (and Rovian's Duel Guitar) begin to glow blue as well, even those in the Alien Residential Area. Zuwijo declares that the Alien Residential Area is a relic left by aliens who came to Earth in ancient times as the missing thruster of Valvelgear in Badloon Castle begins to glow as well and fly out of the the debris it settled in. The entirety of Mutsuba Town is revealed to be a giant spaceship according to Zuwijo, a projection appearing on Mitsuko's monitor and energy beginning to rise around the borders of the town as Ranran asks in shock what is happening, and the thruster of Valvelgear returns to Yudias, Manya and Manabu recognizing it as it merges with the ship. Within the ship the Velgearians begin reconnecting the gravity drive and commencing Velgearmation, Mirage playing as the Velgearians chant "Vi bal du!" and Valvelgear generates its third Monster Zone.
Rovian and Yuna gasp in shock, and Yudias thanks his 8.88 million countrymen, who cheer his name in response. Moving onward, he Summons "Giant Bulge", and Bochi cheers that Yudias has another monster now, Manya adding that the effect of "Galactica Xiphos" will increase the ATK of "Galactica Oblivion" by another 300, Manabu declaring that it will have 4400 ATK, and Rovian gasps as "Galactica Oblivion" powers up. People all over Mutsuba Town, including the blue-haired girl watch as structures rise outside the energy barrier around the town, and Yudias orders "Galactica Oblivion" to attack "Bandijo of the Battle Ballad" with "War To Zen! Awesome True Goodnight - Judge Time!" spinning in a circle and charging at "Bandijo". Zuwijo declares this is the true purpose of the Space Treasure buried beneath Mutsuba Town as titanic thrusters and the sky begins to move around them. At the MIK Headquarters Ranran asks how this has happened: Mutsuba Town is floating. As an energy shield surrounded the town atop the ship, Zuwijo explains that this giant spaceship is constructed with Velgearian technology, and once Yudias truly began to enjoy the Duel his energy synchronized with that of the ship and reawakened it. "Galactica Oblivion" connects with "Bandijo" and destroys it, Rovian crying out as her LP falls to zero and beholding the determined Yudias as she is blasted off her feet.
Meanwhile London and Netsuzo are panicking as the ship rises beneath the Space Treasure, London protesting he didn't know about this. As the massive spaceship leaves the atmosphere, Yuamu thinks to herself there was no way their family's Space Treasure could have just been the small ship before losing her grip from exhaustion and falling, much to the horror of Naval Number 81 and London. Fortunately Yuhi catches her, and Yuamu awakens to find herself lying on top of her twin brother atop several mattresses in one of the buckets of Asaka's excavator, Asaka warning them the contraption is already somewhat unstable and telling them not to fall off as Kawai sighs in relief. Yuhi groans in pain and Yuamu thanks him, the twins laughing as London sighs in relief. Netsuzo notices the alert from the back door has vanished, so London declares full speed ahead and flies the small ship out of the energy shield covering Mutsuba Town and into space.
Rovian, her hair back to normal, gets to her feet and murmurs London's name. Yudias, now back in his human form, approaches Rovian and Yuna desperately throws herself between them, claiming that everything went all according to Rovian's plan even though Yudias won. Yudias ignores her, telling Rovian that it was a fun and exciting Rush Duel and holding out his hand. Rovian smiles and takes Yudias' hand, declaring that even more exhilarating Duels await them beyond the boundary of the sky as the Mutsuba Town spaceship leaves Earth's atmosphere.
However, near the sun, a figure opens glowing blue eyes in a room frozen in ice...
Featured Duel: Yudias Velgear vs Rovian Kirishima
Duel continues from the previous episode.
Yudias has 2000 LP and controls "Vanishing Heliacal Riser" (2400/1500) and "Asteroeva" (900/100) in Attack Position, and has "Galactica Xiphos" equipped to "Vanishing Heliacal Riser" and one Set card in his Spell & Trap Zones. The effect of "Galactica Xiphos" increases the ATK of the equipped monster by 300 for each Normal Monster Yudias controls, and if that monster is "Galactica Oblivion", it gains an additional 1000 ATK. Yudias controls one Normal Monster, "Astroeva" ("Vanishing Heliacal Riser": 2400/1700 → 2700/1500). In addition, as Yudias is using Valvelgear as his Duel Disk and it is missing a thruster, it lacks the required mass to produce three Monster Zones and three Spell & Trap Zones, so Yudias can currently only use two of each.
Rovian has 1700 LP and controls "Taiban Bluemai" (1000/1000) and "Bluegrass Stealer" (1200/0) in Attack Position.
Turn 4: Rovian
Rovian draws "Midnight Ferocious Thief", "Sacred Arms - Strabishop", "Heavy Arms - Double Nexcalibur", "Heel Healer", and "Bandijo of the Battle Ballad". Rovian Tributes "Taiban Bluemai" to Tribute Summon "Heel Healer" (1600/0). Rovian activates the effect of "Heel Healer", shuffling a Spell Card from her Graveyard into her Deck to gain 1000 LP. She shuffles "Flame Arms - Fretberge" from her Graveyard into her Deck (Rovian: 1700 → 2700 LP). Rovian Tributes "Heel Healer" and "Bluegrass Stealer" to Tribute Summon "Bandijo of the Battle Ballad" (2500/1500). As Bandijo" was Normal Summoned this turn, Rovian activates its effect, paying 1000 LP (Rovian: 2700 → 1700 LP) to add a Level 2 Psychic Type Normal Monster from her Graveyard to her hand, then "Bandijo" gains 300 ATK for each card in each player's hand. Rovian adds "Robbarim" from her Graveyard to her hand, so she has four cards in her hand and Yudias has none ("Bandijo": 2500/1500 → 3700/1500). Rovian sends a WIND Psychic Type monster from her hand to the Graveyard to activate the Equip Spell Card "Heavy Arms - Double Nexcalibur", equipping it to a Psychic Type monster she controls. She sends "Robbarim" from her hand to the Graveyard and equips "Double Nexcalibur" to "Bandijo". The effect of "Double Nexcalibur" allows the equipped monster to attack twice per turn. Rovian activates the Equip Spell Card "Sacred Arms - Strabishop", equipping it to a Psychic Type monster she controls. She equips "Strabishop" to "Bandijo". The effect of "Strabishop" increases the ATK of the equipped monster by 100 and its DEF by 1500 and prevents the equipped monster from being destroyed by Yudias' Trap effects ("Bandijo": 3700/1500 → 3800/3000). Rovian Sets a card. "Bandijo" attacks "Asteroeva", but since an Attack Position Galaxy Type monster Yudias controls with 500 or less DEF was targeted for an attack, he activates his Set Trap Card "Strange Attractor", changing the attack target to face-up Defense Position and destroying the attacking monster. Yudias changes "Asteroeva" to face-up Defense Position, but the effect of "Strabishop" prevents "Bandijo" from being destroyed by Trap effects, so the attack continues and "Asteroeva" is destroyed ("Vanishing Heliacal Riser': 2700/1500 → 2400/1500). "Bandijo" attacks and destroys "Vanishing Heliacal Riser" (Yudias: 2000 → 600 LP).
Turn 5: Yudias
Yudias draws "Giant Bulge", "Galactica Oblivion", two copies of "Crack Neutron", and "Galactica Jamias Vu". Yugias Normal Summons "Galactica Jamias Vu" (0/0). Yudias activates the effect of "Galactica Jamias Vu", shuffling two Spell Cards from his Graveyard into his Deck to draw a card. He shuffles "Galactica Xiphos" and "Greatest Galactica" from his Graveyard into his Deck and draws "Galactica Xiphos". Yudias Tributes "Galactica Jamias Vu" and "Crack Neutron" to Tribute Summon "Galactica Oblivion" (2500/2500). Yudias Normal Summons "Crack Neutron" (0/1500). As Rovian controls a Level 7 or 8 monster, Yudias activates the Equip Spell Card "Galactica Xiphos", equipping it to a Galaxy Type monster he controls. Yudias equips "Galactica Xiphos" to "Galactica Oblivion", so it gains 300 ATK for each Normal Monster he controls and an extra 1000 ATK ("Galactica Oblivion": 2500/2500 → 3100/2500 → 4100/2500). As Yudias activated a Spell Card, Rovian activates her Set Trap Card "Midnight Ferocious Thief", choosing a face-up Psychic Type monster she controls and increasing its DEF by 1200 until the end of the turn and preventing monsters Yudias controls with ATK less than or equal to that monster's DEF from declaring attacks this turn. She chooses "Bandijo" ("Bandijo": 2600/3000 → 2600/4200). At this point, Yudias begins to truly enjoy the Rush Duel, and his energy synchronizes with the Velgearian spaceship under Mutsuba Town and awakens it, which also returns Valvelgear's missing thruster to him and allows him to use his third Monster Zone and Spell & Trap Zone. Yudias Normal Summons "Giant Bulge" (1300/1300) ("Galactica Oblivion": 4100/2500 → 4400/2500). "Galactica Oblivion" attacks and destroys "Bandijo" (Rovian: 1700 → 0 LP).
Featured cards
The following cards appeared in this episode. Cards in italics debuted here.
